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Delivery Contractors Needed

In order to provide product to residents who want our HoCoGro Compost and Mulch, we are soliciting contractors who can deliver the product to residents’ homes. Here is a form for contractors to participate, which is due by Feb 20th.

Dates to Remember

HHW DaySaturday, March 7

Special Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Good FridayFriday, April 3

Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open 8am to 4pm

Memorial DayMonday, May 25

Alpha Ridge Landfill will be CLOSED

General Information

Howard County residents can dispose of trash and recyclable items at the Alpha Ridge Landfill. Residents using the landfill are required to show their driver's licenses as proof of residence in Howard County each time they enter.

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Residents' Convenience Center

Residents using the Convenience Center are required to show their driver's license as proof of residency in Howard County. The convenience center accepts many items for reuse, recycling and disposal. For special exceptions, click here.

NOTE: Residents disposing of construction, demolition and home improvement material (C&D waste) will be directed to weigh in at the scalehouse and will be charged $65/ton ($3.25 per 100 pounds) of waste. This includes deliveries mixed with household waste.

Prohibited Items

Pilot Composting Facility

Click here for more information about the Alpha Ridge Landfill Pilot Composting Facility.

Landfill Gas to Energy Project

Click here for more information about the Alpha Ridge Landfill Gas to Energy project.

Goodwill truck 2nd and 4th Saturday

Goodwill will be in the lower area by the gazebo from 8am to 3:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Donate used clothes, toys, housewares and small appliances to keep those good items out of the trash. Visit Goodwill.org for more information.